Sweet Baby James

Heather’s c-section recovery has been very slow, so we weren’t able to get photos taken of James as quickly as we’d have liked. Heather was released yesterday, though, and when we got home she felt up to busting out her camera, so I let her take a few photos of our sweet James before I insisted she get into bed.

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Stacy says:

I will admit to stalking anxiously awaiting pictures! He’s gorgeous!!! I can see both of his big sisters in him! You guys make beautiful children! Congratulations again to all of you! Get some rest! Good job Mom and Dad!

Longtime Lurker says:

Those pictures made my ovaries ache. James and Annie are so beautiful together. I echo what Stacy said; you guys make beautiful children. Congratulations to you all and thanks for sharing your amazing children with us all.

Tonya says:

Anyway, regardless of who he looks like, he’s PERFECT. I’m always amazed by the awesome hair the Spohr babies have. My family produces baldies who may grow that much hair by, like, age two. Of course, baldies are gorgeous, too.

Prayers for quick healing for Mommy are being said. She’s had an awfully rough road getting this beautiful little guy here.

Ciara says:

He is just pure gorgeous, all that hair! I see a lot of Madeline in him in the second picture, he’s such a great mix of all of you! I hope Heather is doing well and all of you are good. Congratulations!

Dianne says:

He is adorable!! So beautiful, I love his eyes. I can see Maddie. Love the name, I have a 21 year old James and he has always been so special. Have fun and enjoy this very special time with your beautiful little boy.

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J in Eire says:

I love that James Taylor song, such a precious lullaby for your sweet baby boy. Thank you for the photos he is utterly adorable. Proud big sister Annie with her baby brother is just too cute. Sending healing thoughts to Heather and strength to you as you support her.

I’d like to echo this – whilst it’s wonderful that Heather is up and about, 4 days is not a slow recovery from a birth that is also major abdominal surgery! I know you guys have done this before but just dont worry about things like ‘slow’ and ‘quick’. Rather, ‘healthy’ and ‘happy’. But with nurse Annie and her able assistant Mike to take care of you, how could you be anything else?

James is an absolute little stunner… I can see both of his sisters in him, and I’ll admit to shedding a little tear or two. I work in maternity, and sure – babies are lovely. But James is the first one in a long time to make me feel broody!

Jenn says:

YAHOO!!! PICTURES!!!! OMG Mike!!! He IS Both girls!!! I think he really looks like Maddie (especially those eyes) when he’s awake & Annie when he’s asleep. HE’S PERFECT!!! Thank you for sharing him with us Heather & Mike. I was so excited to see him!!! xoxo

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Mary Ann says:

He is perfect! Heather, you are an amazing photographer, the last picture is especially adorable. Enjoy this precious time with your sweet baby boy. Those eyes, that hair, those baby wrinkles – I can just smell that sweet baby smell. Congratulations again, those pictures made my morning.

He’s absolutely adorable. In some pictures I can see glimpses of Maddie and in some of them I see Annie, and I can see Annie is already loving being a big sister. Awesome all around! Hope Heather is on her way to a speedy recovery!

Angela says:

2 words that may not even go together but the first thing that came to my mind. Beautifully Perfect. Oh, he is just gorgeous. I can see both of the girls in him and look forward to more pictures that will make my ovaries ache like they are right now. Hope you have a speedy recovery and are able to get some rest!

Mary Brock says:

I cried when I saw these pics! I am so happy for you and Heather! You deserve nothing but the absolute best life has to offer. I can definitely see both Maddie and Annie in baby James. Congratulations!!!!

Naomi says:

To me he immediately looks just like Madeline – and then I checked the amazing picture of Maddie in your sidebar Friends of Maddie button and – Yes! The eyes, the lips, the nose, the forehead!! He shares all those features with Madeline. Even the chin, the shape of his face, and it’s early to tell but his expression reminds me of her shining, contented, sweetheart personality . Obviously his health is MOST important and I’m delighted to see him looking like a full-term, healthy, alert baby and I know he is so sweet and loved. And I know that as the fantastic and thoughtful parents that you are, you are already making certain he feels like a unique and special individual, just as Annabel does. And I look forward to seeing his relationship with Annie blossom before our eyes. But my heart jumps out of my chest to see him looking like his big sister Maddie who has touched my heart in a special way and whom I think of often and will never forget. You are a loving and beautiful family and I am so happy for you. Congratulations on a healthy and wondrous new baby! Continued health and happiness to you and all of your family.

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Heidi says:

So so precious…. have been waiting for what seems like forever to see pictures. Thank you so much for sharing your life with all of us, these pictures are so precious. The 3 of you look GREAT in the picture right after delivery, so beautiful. And of course the picture of Annie kissing her sweet baby brother is making my heart melt.

Jan says:

I will echo everyone else & say James is beautiful!! He is Mike and Annabel with Heather and Maddies blue eyes, a perfect combo of all of you! Loved the last pic of Annabel sweetly kissing her new baby “brudder”!

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Kathryn M says:

Yay Pictures!!!!! James is perfect and so so so cute!!! He melts my heart already with that sweet little face. Enjoy these newborn days with him and of course all the days to follow. Big congrats to Miss Annie on becoming a big sister and champagne all around for you guys on your beautiful baby boy!

Ashley Hast says:

Congratulations!!! Thank you for taking the time to post these anxiously-awaited photos. It is so great to see the Acrobat on the outside. I can’t wait to read about his first time meeting Annie and the meaning behind his name. Still seems like yesterday when you first posted Annabel’s newborn photos! I hope you are all having a wonderful time bonding, and Heather, I hope you heal quickly!

Jeannine says:

Congratulations! James is such a handsome little guy. He’s perfect! Such a wonderful blend of you two and you can definitely see his beautiful big sisters in him. Hope Heather heals quickly Enjoy your new sweet boy. Annie must be over the moon!

Congratulations Spohr family! James is SO beautiful and looking at the pictures, I was thinking the same thing…his eyes remind me of Maddie, but he’s got Annie’s coloring and hair! So lovely! So happy he’s here and hope Heather’s recovery goes well!

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Susan says:

Congratulations!! So excited for you to share your incredible news and now the first pictures with your followers. James is absolutely beautiful! You captured the newborn looks and softness perfectly. Heather, you are a gifted photographer. James is a stunning baby!

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Jen D. says:

Wow! As I scrolled through the pictures my thoughts were, “Wow, he looks like Maddie! (next picture) Wow, he looks like Heather! (next picture) Wow, he looks like Annie!” I guess he has a little bit of everyone. Adorable!

Missy says:

He is perfect in every way. Congratulations on a beautiful, healthy baby boy. I know your both very proud, and Annie is going to be an awesome big sister, and Maddie is beaming from heaven. Much love to you all.

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S says:

I’m SO glad you’re here, James!
He is beautiful. I can’t get over his little pinky in the first picture, ahh! He really does look like all 4 of you.
You are all so lucky to have each other. How amazing for him that YOU guys are his parents. I’m so happy for you all. Hope Heather is feeling better soon!

Oh!!!!!!!!! These pictures were well worth the wait!!!!!!!! Especially that last one with big sister Annie!!! She must be in 7th heaven!!!!!

James is adorable!!!! Perfection!!!! And I do see both his big sisters in him! His hands remind me of Maddie’s! And his nose reminds me of Annie’s! And I cannot wait to see if his hair stays dark or turns red…or wouldn’t it be perfect if he ends up with dark auburn hair? A mix of both of you!

Heather, I hope you are feeling better soon…I know how painful abdominal surgeries can be, especially if you are trying not to take heavy duty meds. Get as much sleep as you can with a newborn and an excited 3 year old. I’m sure you are anxious to be up & running at full health again–snuggling with your darlings! Congratulations, mama, on making it through all those tough months of pregnancy! You did it and I’m sure, looking at James, it was all (or mostly all) worth it!!!

Mike, thanks for the much awaited for post! Your son is precious! Congratulations to you as well, for making it through all those months of pregnancy, knowing you were worried about Heather the whole time, as well as the baby.

And through it all both of you remained such focused and good parents to Annie! James is a very lucky boy to be joining your family!

Madi says:

He’s so unusual looking! (In a fabulous way!)
It took me a few minutes to poinpoint it: he doesn’t have that awful puffy, squished up newborn look that makes all newborns look the same.

So beautiful!
The fabulous nose!
The gorgeous eyes!

I was so curious to find out the name you picked! I love the sound of it! Asher is one of my favorites! And you got the “J” name to remember Jackie! too.
(Unfortunately, I know of a James Spohr – same spelling! – through a friend of a friend and he’s not a nice person. In fact, his mugshot comes up when you Google! So that was the first association that came to mind! Gah. I hate that! LOL) So I look forward to getting to know a new, fabulous James Spohr! I can’t wait to hear more about him!

I’m curious: is he going to be called “James”?
Or “Jamie”?
“Jim”? (LOL…that makes me laugh. Jim is so not a baby name in my mind! Kind of like Debra. The idea of a baby Jim or Debra is so odd! Those are adult names! LOL)

Ahhhhhh! He’s so CUTE! He has Maddie’s eyes, for sure, and Annie’s cute little nose. Perfect in every way. I can’t wait to follow the newest Spohr’s adventures.

Heather, I hope you feel better soon. I’ve only had one C-section and it was the pits. Make sure you get the painkillers you need and REST! Not an easy thing with a newborn and a big kid, but don’t be afraid to call in reinforcements.

Laura says:

Heather — speedy recovery to you! As I have checked each day for pictures and haven’t seen them, I’ve been so worried that you or the baby were not well. I’m so grateful know that you are both home now. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I also have a clotting disorder that had me rehospitalized after our second son’s birth, so I have been thinking of you with extra good wishes.

Thanks for taking the time to post these precious, precious pictures. That hair! Those alert eyes! That sweet little upturned nose! Those rosebud lips! And the proud big sister adoring him. What a way to start the day. Blessings to all of you!